Enrollment
546
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chaparral, NM
Chaparral Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350108000202
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chaparral · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chaparral, NM.
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350108000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaparral Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chaparral Middle
Chaparral Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Chaparral, New Mexico, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 546 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 216 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gadsden Independent Schools also operates Gadsden High (1,219 students) and Santa Teresa High (1,154 students) alongside Chaparral Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chaparral Middle compares
Chaparral Middle on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
White 2.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Chaparral Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gadsden Independent Schools, which includes Chaparral Middle.
$14,189
Per student
-15%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.1%
State 68.2%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chaparral Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chaparral Middle
How many students attend Chaparral Middle?
Chaparral Middle has 546 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chaparral, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Middle is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaparral Middle?
100.0% of students at Chaparral Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in Chaparral, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral Middle?
Chaparral Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chaparral Middle rank among public schools in Chaparral?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chaparral, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chaparral on the city page.
Is Chaparral Middle a good school?
Chaparral Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gadsden Independent Schools?
Besides Chaparral Middle, Gadsden Independent Schools also operates Gadsden High (1,219 students), Santa Teresa High (1,154 students), and Chaparral High (1,067 students). See the Gadsden Independent Schools district page for the complete list.
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